Can the Cleveland Cavaliers Harness Home Court Advantage Against the Washington Wizards?

As the Cleveland Cavaliers prepare to host the Washington Wizards at Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse, fans are eager to see if their team can capitalize on home court advantage. The Cavaliers have shown a mixed bag of results in recent outings, with a close loss against the Toronto Raptors (121-124) and a defeat by the Milwaukee Bucks (111-119), but they managed to secure a win over the Dallas Mavericks (113-110).

The game against Toronto saw an impressive offensive display from both teams, with Cleveland putting up 121 points. However, defensive lapses allowed Toronto to edge them out despite strong performances offensively. The Cavs shot 48 percent from the field and an excellent 88 percent from the free-throw line but struggled behind the arc with only 33 percent shooting.

Against Milwaukee, defense was again an issue for Cleveland as they allowed 119 points. While their two-point shooting was exceptional at 72 percent, their three-point struggles continued as they only hit 14 percent of those attempts.

The victory over Dallas highlighted some improvements defensively and showcased Cleveland's ability to close out games. They held Dallas to just 20 points in the fourth quarter while scoring 31 themselves. Their three-point shooting improved significantly in this matchup hitting at a rate of 40 percent.

Heading into their next game against Washington, maintaining strong two-point efficiency while improving perimeter defense will be key factors for success. Fans should look for continued aggression in driving towards paint where Cleveland has excelled recently.

The upcoming match is scheduled for January 4th at Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse in Cleveland, Ohio. Fans can catch all action live on Bally Sports Ohio (BSOH) channel number 660 or follow along with updates on major sports networks.